I felt inspired by Athol Williams’ presentation, “An Ethics-Based Approach to Corporate Reparations,” that I attended at The Graduate School of Business in Cape Town recently. For me, the presentation spoke into the issue of immoral decisions made by individuals that are systemically supported by a whole institution. By doing nothing about a problem, or […]
It is important to understand the difference between silence and quietness. Silence is imposed through disempowerment, often in a defensive mechanism to ensure survival, coming from a space of helplessness. Becoming silent is a process that can take place over time or during a single experience, especially when a person steps into an unfamiliar territory. […]
Recently, I spent a few days at a close friend’s not too far away from home. I had felt quite shaken by the fire on Lion’s Head on Sunday night – lashing wind fuelled blazing heat which engulfed the mountain above where I live. The uncontrollable environmental destruction triggered feelings of helplessness in me. I […]
“When to say yes, how to say no, to take control of your life” (Cloud and Townsend, 1992) Cloud and Townsend give a practical visual impression of boundaries as “lines that separate one’s property from another’s”. To me, this definition is a straightforward, grounding concept that I can apply in my daily life. Those “lines […]
A Story of Letting Go and Embracing the Future “Everything will change when your desire to move on exceeds your desire to hold on.” – Alan H. Cohen The festive season is an annual celebration period that holds a unique meaning to each human being. To me personally, this season is an opportunity to reflect on […]
“The cure of the part can not be attempted without treatment of the whole” – Plato I remember having my first deep cleanse facial treatment when I was 14 years old. I completely fell in love with the experience. Feeling like my acne was the centre of attention I went in self-conscious and very anxious. […]
Wabi-Sabi… Say What? At Creative Touch we understand that our business and personal lives are connected and that stress in the workplace can manifest at home too. We hope you find our below blog inspirational, for both your personal and work lives. “The cure of the part should not be attempted without treatment of […]